The first quarter of 2019 saw a broad-based rally in the S&P 500. The energy sector performed even better than the broader markets, with every segment of the sector recording a gain. Here were the sectors biggest winners during the quarter.
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Good News And Bad News For The Ethanol Industry
Last week the ethanol industry cheered when the EPA proposed a rule that would allow 15% ethanol blends to be sold year-round. But by the end of the week they were complaining as the EPA granted more waivers to refiners seeking exemption from ethanol-blending requirements.
How Significant Is Norway’s Fossil Fuel Divestment Announcement?
Last week Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) announced that it would divest certain fossil fuel investments. Today I offer some context for this announcement.
Why The Shale Boom Left California Behind
California is one of the only oil-producing states that has failed to benefit from the U.S. shale oil boom. Here’s why.
Is Onboard Hydrogen Storage The Future Of Zero Emission Vehicles?
Previously I reported on a company that was using water as part of its system to power a vehicle. Today, I provide more details on how this system works.
A Rocket Science Solution To Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
Catastrophic failures in lithium ion batteries are a rare, but ongoing problem. For NASA, the stakes are especially high, so they partnered with a company to come up with a solution.
Water Is Not A Fuel
Last week I received a press release touting the latest “game-changer in zero-emissions energy.” In this article I take readers through a few steps you can undertake to evaluate such claims.
Saudi Oil Reserves Growth Has Lagged The Rest Of The World
Despite continued skepticism about the level of Saudi Arabia’s oil reserves, their oil reserve and production metrics look pretty typical when compared to the world’s other oil-producing countries.
Discussion Of Saudi Arabia’s Oil Reserves Provokes Some Emotional Responses
My previous article on Saudi Arabia’s proved oil reserves provoked strong responses from some readers. In the words of the great Yogi Berra, “It’s deja vu all over again.”
How Much Oil Does Saudi Arabia Really Have?
Saudi Arabia’s official crude oil reserves numbers have been doubted by many for years, but those doubts may not be justified.